Set in the fictional small town of Colt Lake, Tennessee, Bad Man follows Deputy Sam Evans (Johnny Simmons), a hometown cop whose reputation has fallen and who’s been struggling to make headway against a growing meth epidemic. MovieMeter+4Fandango+4JoBlo+4

When Bobby Gaines (Seann William Scott), an undercover agent for the state’s Special Narcotics Task Force, arrives in town, Evans is sidelined and Gaines is immediately lionized as the new “savior” of Colt Lake. Blazing Minds+6Wikipedia+6FirstShowing.net+6

As the two men are forced to cooperate on a murder and drug case, tensions rise: skeptical locals, escalating stakes, and murky agendas cast doubt on just who Gaines really is—and whether Evans can reclaim his place in this chaotic new order. Last Movie Outpost+6YouTube+6JoBlo+6

The plot weaves crime, action, and dark humor, with oddball southern-town quirks (a banjo-playing girlfriend strolling through standoffs, for example) adding flavor to the tension. Boh+4The Guardian+4Letterboxd+4

While the narrative’s final act leans toward predictability, many critics praise the film’s performances, comedic timing, and eccentric tone. Deadline+3The Guardian+3JoBlo+3

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